The Best Straighteners For Curly Hair To Achieve A Salon-Worthy Finish

ghd's are among some the best in the hair tool world. And, the ghd Max Styler Straightener is hailed for its ability to deliver flawless results. Given that it has advanced wide plate styling, it can straighten thick, curly hair in half the time to give you a professional-looking finish with a superior shine. Its contoured plates with curved edges also make it the perfect curling tool if you want to add some body to your curls.

Tried & tested by Senior Commercial Content Writer, Hannah James: "Having thick, coarse afro hair, I have always used ghd straighteners. These are really easy to use and heat up quickly. I find these are the only straighteners that leave me with a professional salon-looking finish. My hair looks sleek and flawless especially when I have used the ghd heat protection spray."

It's not just the Dyson Airwrap that's been a game-changer in the haircare business, but the Dyson Corrale™ Cord-Free Hair Straighteners. Using innovative flexing copper plates that have been engineered for all hair types, they adapt to your hair to achieve versatile styling. From straight sleek hair to bouncy curls, the curved outer body is also engineered to support curl structure, meaning you can create whatever look you choose depending on your mood.

Tried & tested by Senior Commercial Content Writer, Caitlin Casey: "Overall? This is a very nifty hair tool that may have been overlooked in favour of the Dyson Airwrap and hairdryer, but this product is just as good in its own right. With clever technological features and options for different hair types, it's a great choice for everyday styling and has the reviews to back it up. A worthwhile investment of a straightener, if you ask me."

Read our full Dyson Corrale™ Hair Straighteners review here

Enhanced with ceramic-coated plates that are infused with keratin and almond oil, the Remington Keratin Protect Hair Straighteners work to distribute shine evenly throughout the hair. Not only that, but the patented intelligent heat protection sensor continuously measures your hair’s moisture levels, all while adapting to the optimum temperature for your hair.

Customer review: "I've never been more delighted with a purchase in my life. I was quite sceptical when buying this straightener. My hair is curly and after straightening it was always frizzy and was very prone to smallest amounts of moisture in the air. But this product (I dare to say it) is LIFE-CHANGING. I'm honestly in love with it. My hair is sleek and shiny and stays beautifully straight the whole day."

If you're not prepared to break the bank, you might be thankful that the Remington Shine Therapy Hair Straightener S8500 is now on offer. Despite being an affordable option, these quality straighteners provide sleek hair that's free from frizz with their enhanced coated plates, infused with Moroccan oil and vitamin E to nourish.

Customer review: "I was bought these straighteners as a present. I have thick curly hair and have never found a straightener that keeps my hair straight for as long as these! There’s no frizz and it’s all under control!"

If you curl your hair with straighteners as much as you straighten it, these BaByliss Titanium Brilliance Straight And Curl Hair Straightener beauties could be the buy for you. The stainless steel outside of the straighteners aids their curling function no end.

Customer review: "These are really great because sometimes I want to curl my hair and sometimes have it straight so I don't need lots of appliances for this. I like the fact they switch themselves off if I forget to do that as my last ones did not. Overall very pleased with the purchase and I made the correct choice for me."

If there's one tool that's going to save you time in the morning, it's the ghd Duet 2-in-1 Hot Air Styler. While you might be nervous about a straightener that claims to dry hair - and with good reason - these ghd's are the real thing. The smart, wide styling plates are equipped with infinity sensors to predict your hair's needs. Using air fusion technology, curly hair can be dried and styled at the same time without any heat damage.

Tried & tested by Beauty Writer, Chloe Burcham: "Now I have curly hair that's fine, but there's a lot of it. I usually blow-dry my hair and use my straighteners to style it afterwards. The thought of halving my styling time is decidedly enticing. That said, I was immediately impressed with how well the ghd Duet dried and styled my hair in one. If you're looking for a purely wet-to-straight hair tool, this gets top marks from me."

Read our full ghd Wet-To-Dry Duet Styler review here

Cloud Nine are huge competitors in the haircare industry, with an award-winning range of hair tools that provide promising results. Given their precision approach to styling, it's no surprise these straighteners use predictive ionic heat technology to evenly distribute the temperature throughout the hair. And that's all on mineral-infused plates. A salon finish in no time.

Tried & tested by Commercial Content Writer, Gemma Lavers: "I've used the Cloud Nine Original Iron straighteners for over 11 years now, and it's fair to say they are my holy grail hair gadget. It sounds dramatic, but honestly without them I'd be lost. No curl is a problem for them (my hair can get quite frizzy and curly when freshly washed), but the ceramic plates easily smooth and straighten hair without tugging, and even though it reaches a max temperature of 200 degrees, my hair doesn't feel damaged at all. I like to use them on 150 or 180 degrees as I find that gives me a look that holds the entire day. My absolute favourite part of the Original Iron straighteners is the fact that when they haven't been used in half an hour, they turn themselves off. There's been so many times where I've left the house, and forgotten to turn them off, but this Hibernation Mode has well and truly saved me. Honestly I would recommend these straighteners to anyone, thick hair, thin hair, straight hair, curly hair, they are truly the best. "

As used in salons, the Toni & Guy Wide Plate Hair Straightener XXL is, therefore, trusted to deliver salon-worthy hair. Designed to protect your hair with the triple ceramic tourmaline plates, its advanced ionic technology is developed to enhance shine and reduce damage.

Customer review: "These are fantastic. I have really long, thick Afro hair and these straighteners are the best I have ever owned. I only need to straighten it once after I have washed it and it stays straight till I next wash my hair. I highly recommend these straighteners for anyone with thick long curly hair."

Cloud Nine's The Wide Iron has been designed with thicker hair in mind. Styling is so much quicker with its wide mineral-infused plates that lock in moisture, protecting the hair’s natural structure while conditioning it with shine. To cushion the impact, ceramic floating plates with Spring-Flex Technology™ is gentle against the hair. Looking for plates that are even wider? There's also the Cloud Nine The Wide Iron Pro.

Customer review: "Best hair straighteners I've ever owned. They heat up quickly, are comfortable to hold, with excellent results."

Using ionic technology, the ghd Glide Hot Brush tames hair for smooth results. Its combination of high-density short-length and longer-length bristles allows for a larger area of hair to be straightened, perfect for thick, curly hair. Meanwhile, the optimum styling temperature heats up consistently for healthier hair.

Tried & tested by Beauty Writer, Lucy Morris: "So, does it work? On a good day I have 3B curls and on a bad day 3A. If that last sentence meant nothing to you, it's likely you’ve already got straight(ish) hair. If so, this brush will be a last minute fall-back for when you've slept in a ponytail and have a big kink across the nape of your neck. My review is for those girls that, like me, have ringlets and S-shaped curls, that live with frizz and flyaways on a constant basis."

Read our full GHD Glide Professional Hot Brush review here

Despite having a streamlined design, the BaByliss Super Smooth Wide Straightener packs impressive wide plates that make them ideal for straightening curly hair. These tourmaline ceramic coated plates include ionic frizz control to smooth the hair, with the advanced heating system ensuring an even heat for consistent results on all hair types.

Customer review: "These were a good price and they work fine. I have long, thick, curly hair and they do a good job at 200c. Nice and wide, switch off if left unattended (big plus!)"